CARP1524

The effective carpenter must be able to perform the calculations necessary to correctly layout and cut rafters and stairs. This course will take the student through the steps necessary to understand the mathematical principles, materials, and methods used in modern stair and rafter framing. The student will be able to identify the building code requirements and safety concerns related to rafters and stairs.Student Learning Outcomes

• Describe various roof designs.
• Recognize the terms associated with roof framing and identify roof framing parts used in gable and hip roofs.
• Apply the methods used to calculate the length of rafters.
• Employ a framing square, a speed square, and a calculator to layout rafters.
• Classify types of trusses and truss bracing.
• Identify various types of sheathing used in covering roofs.
• Estimate the materials used in framing and sheathing a roof.
• Identify building code requirements pertaining to roofs.
• Recognize the safety requirements pertaining to roof construction.
• Identify the various types, parts, and materials of stairs.
• Perform the calculations to determine the total rise, number of risers, number and size of treads for a stair.
• Layout and cut a stair.
• Estimate the materials required to build a stair.
• Identify building code requirements pertaining to stairways.